Essex · London and the South East
Storm Damage Roof Report in Row Green
An independent record of roof damage after a storm in Row Green, carried out by an experienced roof surveyor. You get a clear written report with photographs.
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Holes or cracks caused by debris
- Damaged ridges and hips
About our storm damage roof report in Row Green
After a storm, it’s useful to have a clear record of what happened to your roof. We photograph the damage, describe it and note whether it fits storm damage, older wear or both. We are not loss adjusters, and we can’t say whether a claim will be paid. What you get is an independent view of the roof’s condition. We’re often asked to look into broken or displaced guttering and slipped or missing slates or tiles, on ridges and hips, flashings and gutters and fascias.
Being in a small place like Row Green makes no difference to how a leak or storm damage is looked at: we simply plan the journey and access ahead. Tell us where the water shows, when it appears and anything you’ve noticed outside, along with any repairs done before. Photographs of the stain and of the roof from outside are helpful too.
You can share the report with anyone who needs it: your solicitor, the seller, your insurer, a roofer or the building’s managing agent, whichever applies.
- Place
- Row Green (CM77)
- Wider area
- Essex
- Cost
- From £150 inc. VAT
- Your report
- A written report with photos, by email
- Survey days
- Weekdays and weekends
- Insured
- Professional indemnity and public liability
- Phone
- 07833 053749
- Page updated
- 27 October 2026
What affects the price in Row Green
When we price a survey, we consider:
- Roof area
- Height and safe access
- Extra roofs, like extensions, dormers or garages
- Chimneys, valleys, parapets and other details
The cost of a survey depends on the roof: its size, its height, how many sections it has and how it can be reached and seen safely. Prices start from £150, including VAT.
Helping us price your survey
When you call or email, these details help:
- The address and postcode of the property
- What made you get in touch
- Any photos you have, taken from the ground or a window
- What kind of property and roof it is
For a price for storm damage roof reports in Row Green, call 07833 053749 or use the contact form. The address, the type of property and what you’d like to know help us price the survey accurately.
Checking the roof from ground level
Look up at the roof after a storm, from the ground: pieces of tile or slate on the ground, a gap in the ridge or a lifted flashing are all worth noting. Don’t go up yourself.
Fresh stains on ceilings or walls after rain are worth noting. Photograph them and note the date, which helps when we look at the roof.
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When to book a survey in Row Green
Roofs that were already worn are more likely to suffer in a storm. Corroded nails on slate roofs, worn mortar on ridges and old flashings can all give way. We record recent damage alongside older defects.
Here are some of the things we see frequently:
- Damaged gutters and fascias
- Gaps where slates or tiles have gone
- Flashings pulled away from walls or stacks
- Torn or lifted flat roof coverings
If you live near a park such as Cuckoo Wood, or anywhere with mature trees, autumn leaves can block gutters and valleys.
What to check before booking
- Their drone registration, if they fly one
- Will the report include photos?
- Whether they hold professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- Will they check the loft as well as the outside?
Your questions about storm damage roof reports in Row Green
Does a conservation area affect roof work in Row Green?
You can check whether a building is listed on Historic England’s list, and your council can tell you if it is in a conservation area. If a home is listed, changes that affect its special interest need listed building consent, and in a conservation area re-roofing in different materials may need permission.
Do you cover smaller places like Row Green?
Yes, we do. We cover the whole of London and South East England, and smaller places are part of that. The journey is planned ahead, so it helps to know about access.
Will you go up on the roof?
Only when it is safe. Safety comes first, and fragile or steep roofs can’t always be walked on. Safe viewpoints, the loft and a drone where it applies let us see the rest, and the report records anything we couldn’t see.
Is there a set wind speed for storm damage?
There is no single figure. Many policies treat gusts of about 55 mph as storm conditions, but it varies. Your policy document will say.
Will you check the loft?
Usually, if there is one and it can be reached safely. From inside, the underside of the roof often shows damp, staining or daylight that cannot be seen from outside.
How long does the survey take?
That depends on the size and shape of the roof; most visits take about one to two hours at a house, and longer if the damage is spread across a large roof. The report is sent afterwards by email.
Will you fly a drone over my roof?
Where it helps and the rules allow, yes. We hold a CAA Flyer ID and Operator ID and fly a drone under 250g, and the airspace and weather are checked before every flight.
How the survey changes by roof type
Clay and concrete tiles
Tiles can lift, crack or blow off in high winds. We record which are damaged and where.
Slate roofs
Natural slate can last 100 years or more, but the nails frequently fail first. We check whether slipped slates suggest storm damage, older wear or both.
Storm damage roof reports around Row Green
If your home is older, it is worth knowing whether it is listed or in a conservation area before planning roof work. Changes that affect a listed building’s special interest need listed building consent, and councils can also use Article 4 directions to control changes in conservation areas. In Essex, older buildings are frequently clay-tiled, many with weatherboarding, and plenty of post-war and modern estates besides. Where water gets in depends a good deal on what the roof is made of and how it’s detailed.
If you look after a building such as White Court School, on a building that size, finding the source of a drip means looking well beyond the stain. The streets around a church such as The Church in Great Notley are often among the oldest in a place, and if your house is among the older ones nearby, lead flashings, valleys and old chimneys are typical places for water to get in.
Row Green is about 2 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Row Green is part of the area we cover and the surrounding area across London and South East England. Our Essex coverage includes Row Green and the places around it. For surveys nearby, see our Chelmsford page.
All of CM77 is within our area for storm damage roof reports. We also cover Great Notley (1 mile north-west), Young's End (1 mile south-west), Black Notley (1 mile east), The Green (2 miles south-east) and Little Common (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (8 miles south), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (14 miles east), Halstead (7 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (8 miles west).
Landmarks near Row Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Cuckoo Wood, The Essex Cricketers pub and Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form and the streets around them. The closest station to Row Green is Braintree station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.4 miles north) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (1.4 miles north). Open spaces near Row Green include Sandylay and Moat Woods.
Practical tips
A little preparation and a few simple habits help, both for the survey and for the roof itself. Some pointers:
- Tell your insurer about the damage promptly
- Keep any slates, tiles or debris that fall, if it’s safe to do so
- Photograph damage inside the house too
- Ask a roofer for emergency temporary protection if water is coming in
You will need a roofer’s quote for the repairs. They can use our report to see what needs doing.
Check the roof from ground level after strong winds. Binoculars help you spot slipped slates or lifted ridges. Don’t go up a ladder to look.
The survey, step by step
Photos are taken throughout the visit, so you can see in the report what we found and where. Close-ups come from the safest viewpoint available. A typical visit takes about one to two hours for most houses, and longer for a large or complex roof. For a village or hamlet like Row Green, the journey is planned in advance: let us know about lanes, gates and parking. On the day, we inspect everything that’s safely in view, inside and out.
- We start with what you’ve seen and any temporary repairs.
- Inside, we look for signs of water in the loft and rooms below.
- We view the roof from safe positions.
- Storm damage and older wear are recorded separately where we can.
- The report, with photos, is emailed to you.
Before the survey
- Make sure pets are kept safely away
- If the roof is shared, arrange access with whoever manages the building
- Check the loft hatch can be reached
How to book
Once you know what you need, ring 07833 053749 or use the contact form. We’ll suggest a package, agree the price and find a date.